Up to $10K Reward Offered for Information in Wheaton Stabbing Case

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a stabbing that occurred in the early morning hours of August 2, 2025, near the intersection of Fern Street and University Boulevard West.

The attack left a male victim hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

Incident Details

According to MCPD, the stabbing happened at approximately 3:20 a.m. after 4th District officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the area.

Investigators determined that as a group of people was leaving a nearby restaurant, an altercation broke out. During the confrontation, the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim before fleeing the scene.

Emergency responders transported the injured man to a local hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Suspect Description

Police describe the suspect as:

Hispanic male
Approximately 28 years old
Thin build
Short black hair
Goatee
Ear piercing
Visible tattoos on both arms

At the time of the incident, the suspect was last seen wearing:

White Nicaragua baseball jersey with the number 16 in blue on the back
Royal blue baseball cap with an “N” on the front
Black shorts
White Jordan sneakers

Surveillance Video Released

MCPD has released surveillance footage showing the suspect and is urging anyone who recognizes him to come forward.

Reward for Information

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in the case.

Information can be provided anonymously in the following ways:

Submit a tip online at www.crimesolversmcmd.org by clicking the “Submit a Tip” link
Call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477)

Tips eligible for the reward must directly lead to an arrest.

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation and are asking community members to assist in identifying the suspect before he potentially harms anyone else.

Police emphasize that swift public cooperation could be key in making an arrest and bringing justice to the victim.